Parasitic
/ˌpærəˈsɪtɪk/
Definitions
- (adj.) Relating to or characteristic of a parasite, deriving benefit at the host's expense.
The parasitic relationship harmed the host organism.
- (adj.) Dependent on or exploiting others without giving anything back, often unfairly.
The company was accused of having a parasitic business model.
Commentary
Use 'parasitic' primarily to describe harmful dependency relationships, whether biological or metaphorical.
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